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    A strong spell of bowling in the middle stages wasn't enough for the Sparks as the Blaze ran down their total to claim a Super Smash victory in Wellington today.

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    City ready for international tournament

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    City ready for international tournament

    All hands are on deck at the McMillan Centre as the team at Otago Hockey brace for an exciting couple of weeks.

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    Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed

    Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum, despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.

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    Davies wants Sparks to stay brave

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    Davies wants Sparks to stay brave

    Sparks coach Gareth Davies has dared his side to be brave as they look to bounce back.

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    Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

    A former Highlander swapped a rugby ball for a paddle nearly 20 years after a neck injury ended his professional career.

    Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

    Harry Brook during the white ball tour of New Zealand in October last year. Photo: Getty Images

    Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

    England cricketer Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in NZ while on tour last year after a report said he was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry.

    Memeti embroiled in racism probe

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    Memeti embroiled in racism probe

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    Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

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    Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

    Control of wild deer is fragmented and complex and a new approach is needed to hold back an animal which now covers nearly half the country, a new report says.

    Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

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    Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

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    Jovic finds rhythm to advance

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    Jovic finds rhythm to advance

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    Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

    Jacob Bethell acknowledges the crowd after making his first test century. Photo: Reuters

    Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

    Jacob Bethell's maiden century led an England rearguard action in the Ashes test in Sydney, but Australia still look firmly set for victory and a series triumph.

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    Ex-Volts player powers Aces to victory

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    Ex-Volts player powers Aces to victory

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    Longtime literary scourge of ABs retires

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    Longtime literary scourge of ABs retires

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    Sparks come agonisingly close to win

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    Jacob Duffy's super summer will continue after being named in the Black Caps squad for next month's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.
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